Social Work, Social Media, Ethics and How a Social Media Policy Can Help

12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Presenter: Sean Erreger, LCSW

NASW Members: FREE | Non-Members: $25

This workshop is approved for 1.5 continuing education credit hours for licensed social workers, licensed mental health counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists

Social Work, Social Media, Ethics and How a Social Media Policy Can Help:

Date: April 13, 2018

Presenter: Sean Erreger, LCSW
NASW Member Fee: FREE   
Non-Member Fee: $25  

Time: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Using the Technology Standards, ethical standards, social work journal articles, and social media best practices from other professions; this course will provide a framework on how social work can be better prepared for the ethical challenges facing social workers utilizing social media. One will see how a social media policy is necessary for social workers developing a social media presence and it can reduce ethical challenges.

Learning Objectives:

After the completion of this webinar, participants will:

• State 3 ways technology is impacting ethics in social work practice

• State the new Ethical and Technology Standards related to building a professional social media presence.

• Name 4 ethical considerations prior to launching a social media presence

• Name 3 benefits and 3 risks of a social media presence for social workers

• Name 5 ways having a social media policy can reduce the risk of ethical violations and/or increase fidelity to ethical practice.

This workshop is approved for 1.5 continuing education credit hours.

NASW-NYS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (Provider ID #0014), licensed mental health counselors (Provider ID #MHC-0053), and licensed marriage and family therapists. (Provider ID #MFT-0037)

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Presenter:

Sean Erreger, LCSW, is a direct practice social worker with growing experience in teaching, training, and social media/technology strategy. Mr. Erreger is a content expert in the therapeutic alliance and how provider self-reflection is key, and is interested in how systems of care can use technology to integrate mental health, healthcare, and addictions. Mr. Erreger helps groups and individuals use social media for professional and business development, and has explored these interests via his blog and provide training and consulting .